Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
Our online Searchable Best Books List draws from the committee's annual Best Children's Books of the Year-beginning with the list of books published in 2000-with each featuring more than 600 high-quality titles for young readers.
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Kami And The Yaks
by Andrea Stenn Stryer
Illustrator: Bert Dodson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Kami, a deaf boy from the Himalya, alerts the family about their injured yak, gaining his father's respect. Realistic watercolors.
by Andrea Stenn Stryer
Illustrator: Bert Dodson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Kami, a deaf boy from the Himalya, alerts the family about their injured yak, gaining his father's respect. Realistic watercolors.
Legend of the Chinese Dragon
by Marie Sellier
Illustrator: Catherine Louis
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
The legend of the animal that symbolizes of peace and joy is presented with expressive woodblock prints.
by Marie Sellier
Illustrator: Catherine Louis
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
The legend of the animal that symbolizes of peace and joy is presented with expressive woodblock prints.
Lily and the Paper Man
by Rebecca Upjohn
Illustrator: Renne Benoit
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A little girl develops confidence, pride and empathy by helping a homeless man. Realistic, vibrant watercolors.
by Rebecca Upjohn
Illustrator: Renne Benoit
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A little girl develops confidence, pride and empathy by helping a homeless man. Realistic, vibrant watercolors.
Lily Brown's Paintings
by Angela Johnson
Illustrator: E.B. Lewis
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Lily paints her world in both fantastic and real ways-and it is always wondrous.
by Angela Johnson
Illustrator: E.B. Lewis
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Lily paints her world in both fantastic and real ways-and it is always wondrous.
Lissy's Friends
written and ill. by Grace Lin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
The shy new girl at school makes origami friends-and then real ones.
written and ill. by Grace Lin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
The shy new girl at school makes origami friends-and then real ones.
Little Rat Makes Music
by Monika Bang-Campbell
Illustrator: Molly Bang
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
After many trials and tribulations, Little Rat discovers that “practice makes perfect” as she learns how to play the violin.
by Monika Bang-Campbell
Illustrator: Molly Bang
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
After many trials and tribulations, Little Rat discovers that “practice makes perfect” as she learns how to play the violin.
Little Red Riding Hood
retold and ill. by Jerry Pinkney
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Richly colored, expressive illustrations enliven the traditional tale of the little girl and the hungry wolf.
retold and ill. by Jerry Pinkney
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Richly colored, expressive illustrations enliven the traditional tale of the little girl and the hungry wolf.
Mama's Saris
by Pooja Makhijani
Illustrator: Elena Gomez
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A little girl's desire to wear a sari on her seventh birthday offers a glimpse into Indian culture. Vibrant acrylics.
by Pooja Makhijani
Illustrator: Elena Gomez
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A little girl's desire to wear a sari on her seventh birthday offers a glimpse into Indian culture. Vibrant acrylics.
Martina the Beautiful Cockroach
retold by Carmen Agra Deedy
Illustrator: Michael Austin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Martina uses her grandmother's sage advice to determine which suitor she will marry. Lavish acrylic illustrations.
retold by Carmen Agra Deedy
Illustrator: Michael Austin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Martina uses her grandmother's sage advice to determine which suitor she will marry. Lavish acrylic illustrations.
Max & Maddy
by Alexander McCall Smith
Illustrator: Macky Pamintuan
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
The two young detectives help Mr. Helium discover who is sabotaging the balloon race.
by Alexander McCall Smith
Illustrator: Macky Pamintuan
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
The two young detectives help Mr. Helium discover who is sabotaging the balloon race.
Max & Maddy
ill. by Macky Pamintuan
Illustrator: Macky Pamintuan
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
In an exciting chase, a sibling team uses its detective skills to find a band of thieves.
ill. by Macky Pamintuan
Illustrator: Macky Pamintuan
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
In an exciting chase, a sibling team uses its detective skills to find a band of thieves.
Max & Mo Go Apple Picking
by Patricia Lakin
Illustrator: Brian Floca
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Tired of their diet of corn, Max & Mo discover a way to add apple bits and apple sauce to their diet--and even invent an art project.
by Patricia Lakin
Illustrator: Brian Floca
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Tired of their diet of corn, Max & Mo discover a way to add apple bits and apple sauce to their diet--and even invent an art project.
Max & Mo's First Day At School
by Patricia Lakin
Illustrator: Brian Floca
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Two hamsters need nametags so that big people in the art room can identify them. Expressive humorous watercolors.
by Patricia Lakin
Illustrator: Brian Floca
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Two hamsters need nametags so that big people in the art room can identify them. Expressive humorous watercolors.
Mee-Ann And The Magic Serpent
written and ill. by Baba Wagué Diakité
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A vain young girl discovers that looks can be deceiving. Illustrated with paintings on glazed tile.
written and ill. by Baba Wagué Diakité
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A vain young girl discovers that looks can be deceiving. Illustrated with paintings on glazed tile.
Mercy Watson: Princess In Disguise
by Kate DiCamillo
Illustrator: Chris Van Dusen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Mercy, the beloved porcine pet of the Watsons, thoroughly enjoys Halloween once she realizes that it involves treats and a good chase!
by Kate DiCamillo
Illustrator: Chris Van Dusen
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Mercy, the beloved porcine pet of the Watsons, thoroughly enjoys Halloween once she realizes that it involves treats and a good chase!
Midsummer Knight
written and ill. by Gregory Rogers
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
In this wordless adventure, Bear joins forces with a fairyland cast to defeat a dastardly villain. Humorous pen and ink and color illustrations.
written and ill. by Gregory Rogers
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
In this wordless adventure, Bear joins forces with a fairyland cast to defeat a dastardly villain. Humorous pen and ink and color illustrations.
Mokie & Bik
by Wendy Orr
Illustrator: Jonathan Bean
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A twin sister and brother live on a boat and get into all sorts of humorous scrapes.
by Wendy Orr
Illustrator: Jonathan Bean
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A twin sister and brother live on a boat and get into all sorts of humorous scrapes.
Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little
by Peggy Gifford
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Moxy is too busy being an aquatic star to read her school-asssigned summer book.
by Peggy Gifford
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Moxy is too busy being an aquatic star to read her school-asssigned summer book.
My Dadima Wears a Sari
by Kashmira Sheth
Illustrator: Yoshko Jaeggi
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Evoking personal memories, a grandmother lovingly shares the many characteristics of a sari with her granddaughter. Fabric-inspired illustrations.
by Kashmira Sheth
Illustrator: Yoshko Jaeggi
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Evoking personal memories, a grandmother lovingly shares the many characteristics of a sari with her granddaughter. Fabric-inspired illustrations.
My Friend Is Sad
written and ill. by Mo Willems
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
See: I Am Invited to a Party
written and ill. by Mo Willems
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
See: I Am Invited to a Party
My Little Grandmother Often Forgets
by Reeve Lindbergh
Illustrator: Kathryn Brown
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Tom's loving relationship with his grandmother, who suffers from memory loss, is tenderly expressed in rhyme. Ink and watercolor illustrations.
by Reeve Lindbergh
Illustrator: Kathryn Brown
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
Tom's loving relationship with his grandmother, who suffers from memory loss, is tenderly expressed in rhyme. Ink and watercolor illustrations.
Nana's Big Surprise
by Amada Irma Pérez
Illustrator: Maya Christina Gonzalez
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
When their grandfather dies, a loving Mexican family invites their grandmother to visit. Bilingual text and bold acrylics.
by Amada Irma Pérez
Illustrator: Maya Christina Gonzalez
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
When their grandfather dies, a loving Mexican family invites their grandmother to visit. Bilingual text and bold acrylics.
Nikki and Deja
by Karen English
Illustrator: Laura Freeman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A new girl in school challenges the friendship between Nikki and Deja. Black-and-white illustrations.
by Karen English
Illustrator: Laura Freeman
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A new girl in school challenges the friendship between Nikki and Deja. Black-and-white illustrations.
Once Upon a Full Moon
by Elizabeth Quan
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
The journey of the Lee King family from Canada to China in the 1920s. Precisely delineated watercolors.
by Elizabeth Quan
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
The journey of the Lee King family from Canada to China in the 1920s. Precisely delineated watercolors.
One Thousand Tracings
written and ill. by Lita Judge
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A moving memoir of the author's grandparents' generosity to German civilian survivors of World War II. Strong watercolor illustrations along with collages of photos and letters.
written and ill. by Lita Judge
Ages: 6+
Published: 2007
A moving memoir of the author's grandparents' generosity to German civilian survivors of World War II. Strong watercolor illustrations along with collages of photos and letters.